Dr. William E. Kraus
Overview
I am a cardiologist trained and experienced in preventive cardiology. I have served as the medical director of the Duke Cardiac Rehabilitation Program (formerly DUPAC) since 1994. I specialize in the prevention and treatment of heart disease risk factors before and after cardiac disease develops. I direct a program that uses the principles of balancing energy intake and expenditure to treat heart disease and metabolic diseases, such as diabetes. I also have an active practice for assessment and advice for the older athlete who wants to improve performance – whether he or she has heart disease or not. My research is directed at defining the best exercise regimen for the most benefit.
Dr. Kraus is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Heart Failure, Metabolic Syndrome, Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG), and Heart Bypass Surgery.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 432 peer reviewed articles and participating in 3 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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- HMO
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- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
1821 Hillandale Rd, Durham, NC 27705
1821 Hillandale Rd, Durham, NC 27705
3475 Erwin Rd, Durham, NC 27705
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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I am an interventional cardiologist and researcher who has been at Duke for nearly 20 years. I enjoy being at Duke because of the “family” I get to work with every day. When we are able to make a patient feel better through teamwork; it’s a great feeling. I chose cardiology as my specialty because of the chance to make a difference in someone’s life in real time. When someone is having a heart attack, they are relying on you to come to their aid quickly. At that moment, I get to apply science to save a life, while learning more about what we can do to help improve people’s lives in the future. In that way, medicine also gives me the chance to learn from my patients and apply what I find to benefit the greater good. I find that whole process is exciting. When I am not at work, I enjoy spending time with my school-aged children. Dr. Patel is highly rated in 24 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Peripheral Artery Disease, Atherosclerosis, Coronary Heart Disease, Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI), and Angioplasty.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. William E. Kraus
How do I make an appointment with Dr. William E. Kraus?
You can book an appointment with Dr. William E. Kraus by calling their office at 919-220-5510. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. William E. Kraus a top-rated expert for Coronary Heart Disease?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. William E. Kraus is classified as an Distinguished expert for Coronary Heart Disease, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. William E. Kraus specialize in?
While Dr. William E. Kraus is a Cardiology, they have specific expertise in Coronary Heart Disease, Heart Failure, and Metabolic Syndrome. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Cardiology.
Does Dr. William E. Kraus participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. William E. Kraus has published 431 articles and abstracts on conditions like Coronary Heart Disease. You can view a list of Dr. William E. Kraus's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. William E. Kraus accept my insurance?
Dr. William E. Kraus accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alignment Health Plan. We recommend calling the office directly at 919-220-5510 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
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- Distinguished
- ApoplexyDr. Kraus isDistinguished. Learn about Apoplexy.
- Coronary Heart DiseaseDr. Kraus isDistinguished. Learn about Coronary Heart Disease.
- Heart FailureDr. Kraus isDistinguished. Learn about Heart Failure.
- Metabolic SyndromeDr. Kraus isDistinguished. Learn about Metabolic Syndrome.
- Advanced
- AnginaDr. Kraus isAdvanced. Learn about Angina.
- AtherosclerosisDr. Kraus isAdvanced. Learn about Atherosclerosis.
- Heart AttackDr. Kraus isAdvanced. Learn about Heart Attack.
- Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF)
- HypertensionDr. Kraus isAdvanced. Learn about Hypertension.
- Peripheral Artery DiseaseDr. Kraus isAdvanced. Learn about Peripheral Artery Disease.
- Experienced
- Abdominal Obesity Metabolic SyndromeDr. Kraus isExperienced. Learn about Abdominal Obesity Metabolic Syndrome.
- Arterial EmbolismDr. Kraus isExperienced. Learn about Arterial Embolism.
- Atrial FibrillationDr. Kraus isExperienced. Learn about Atrial Fibrillation.
- Cardiac ArrestDr. Kraus isExperienced. Learn about Cardiac Arrest.
- CardiomyopathyDr. Kraus isExperienced. Learn about Cardiomyopathy.
- Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG)Dr. Kraus isExperienced. Learn about Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG).